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In the original version ofClassic: WoWcertain classes had rigid, set roles. Only Warriors could be tanks or damage, while Mages were DPS, and other classes like Shamans and Druids were “combination classes” and could potentially fill any role depending on their talent point allocation, gear, and enchantments.
One of the creative twists in Season of Discovery is the expansion of these rigid party roles. Warlocks, a class that could only fill a DPS role in previous game incarnations, can now be Tanks. They rated as highly as Paladins and Warriors for Phase 4, but as with all classes, it takes a few careful steps and specific gear to build a Warlock Tank.
The Talent Tree
Leveling Builds May Differ
The Warlock Tank has specific uses for their demon pet and one of the signature spells, Corruption, but their spells are heavily drawn from the Destruction category. This is partly because of the above-average aggro and damage that the Warlock uses to distract and taunt enemies and also because most of their damage still comes from spells.
Emphasis On Destruction For Offensive Tanks
By the time players reachthe current Phase 4 level capof 60, they’ll have 51 talent points available, and at least 30 of them should be in Destruction. A few of the talents that Warlock Tanks need to prioritize are as follows:
Warlocks who wantto give their pets more powerand have a better defensive stance can use a Demonology spec for their Tanking build. One possibility is taking points out of Improved Immolate, Emberstorm, and Intensity, and putting them in Fel Intellect, Improved Imp, and Demonic Embrace instead.
Available At Level 20, But Level 25 Is Recommended
One of the key components of the Warlock Tank build is the Metamorphosis Rune,which gives the player the abilityto turn into a demon. This has the following effects;
Some entirely new abilities Metamorphosis grants that are specific to the Tank role are;
In other incarnations ofWoW, this is a skill that only high-level Demonologists possess, but inSeason of Discovery, it’s what defines the Warlock Tank. All races have access to the NPC in the Southern Barrens, even though they’re human. The quest chain consists of four parts.
Gear, Runes, And Enchants
Stamina And Intellect Are Priorities
Using a dagger or sword with an off-hand is preferable to equipping a staff because the buffs for Stamina and Intellect can stack even higher with two items as opposed to one. Keep an eye on the specific buffs and use whatever combination is higher. Forevery other piece of gear, always look for Stamina and Intellect buffs.
Runes
Enchants
Deathmist Set- increases all damage and healing by 23 with any set of 3.
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Atal’ai Signet of Mojo- purchase from a vendor in Yojamba Isle, increases magic and healing effects by 9
Drape of the Fire Lord- an epic drop in Molten Core
Demonic Grace
Lesser Arcane Amalgamation.Adds +20 Fire resistance. Buy the Libram of Resilience in the Burning Steppes.
Enchant Boots - Greater Stamina.+7 Stamina, requires x10 Dream Dust
Weapons
Warlocks can conjure a Firestone that can take the place of an offhand weapon if they’ve decided to equip a sword or dagger instead of a staff. It also gives the main weapon a fire enchant and increases the overall damage of fire spells depending on the Warlock’s level.
